The Importance of a Second Wedding Photographer
Your wedding day is a magical mix of laughter, happy tears, awkward dance moves, and that one uncle who always finds the camera. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event filled with moments you’ll want to relive forever (yes, even the part where your veil tried to fly away).
Sure, a single photographer can do a fantastic job capturing the highlights—but let’s be honest, they can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why more and more couples are teaming up with a second photographer to make sure every "Did you see that?!" moment gets caught on camera. We bring tag-team energy and a shared obsession with capturing those blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments.
In this blog post, we dive into why having two photographers (or even better, a dynamic duo like us) can seriously level up your wedding photos and give you a full, behind-the-scenes look at your big day with genuinely next level pictures.
Venue: The McPherson
#1 – Expanded Coverage (a.k.a. We’re Basically Everywhere)
Here’s the deal: as much as we’d love to defy the laws of physics, one photographer can only be in one place at a time. So while they’re capturing you getting your glam on, your partner could be off somewhere figuring out how to tie a bowtie via YouTube—and that moment might get missed.
Enter: Team Josh and Lindsey. With both of us on deck, no magical moment goes undocumented. Lindsey hangs with the ladies, catching all the pre-ceremony vibes and “WHERE ARE MY SHOES?!” dilemmas. Meanwhile, Josh is with the guys, capturing buttoning blunders, tie-tying tutorials, and that one groomsman who brought snacks instead of socks.
Once everyone’s looking fabulous (and fully clothed), we high-five and swap teams like a wedding-day relay race. It’s seamless, it’s efficient, and it means your wedding album will tell every part of your story—not just the half we could get to alone.
#2 – More Moments, Less Stress
With two photographers, you don’t have to worry about choosing between capturing the teary-eyed vows or the guests ugly-crying in the second row—we’ve got it all covered. One of us can be up front catching that first look reaction, while the other is sneaking around like a photo ninja getting the little in-between moments you didn’t even know were happening.
It also means we can split up during cocktail hour—one of us covering the pretty details and table setups before your guests demolish them, while the other snaps candids of Aunt Carol double-fisting hors d'oeuvres.
Basically, having a married couple like Josh and Lindsey helps you feel less stressed as a bride. With two of us, your photos feel more full, more complete, and way more fun. This ensures that your wedding album is a rich tapestry of images, each telling its own story and contributing to the overall narrative of your special day.
#3 – Enhanced Creativity
You know what they say: two heads are better than one—especially when those heads are caffeinated and full of amazing photo ideas. That’s us.
Sometimes one of us is mid-creative block like, “Uhhh... should they stand by this bush?” And the other swoops in like, “Nope! Let’s put them on that hill, toss the veil in the air, and add a dramatic hair flip—boom, magic.” We’re like a live-action brainstorming session with cameras.
Having two creatives means more great ideas and more chances to say, “Wait, what if we tried this?” And the result? Shots that are unique, artistic, and totally you—not just the standard pose-and-smile stuff.
Basically, we hype each other up, toss out ideas, and then turn them into gold. Your wedding album becomes less of a photo gallery and more of a visual mixtape—complete with style, soul, and a little bit of chaos (the fun kind).
#4 – Guest Reactions
Sure, you're the stars of the show—but have you seen your guests during the ceremony? Pure cinema. One of us is focused on your epic moments—the kiss, the vows, the slow-mo walk down the aisle—while the other is out there capturing the crowd like it's the Oscars.
We’re talking happy tears, gasp-worthy reactions, and that one groomsman who's clearly trying not to cry (but definitely is). Plus, there's always someone doing finger guns or laughing way too hard at the speeches—we get all of it.
These reactions are part of your story too. With two of us, you get the full picture: not just what happened, but how it felt—to everyone there. And trust us, the guest photos are some of the most unexpectedly hilarious and heartwarming shots of the day.
#5 – Tell the Whole Story (Not Just the Highlight Reel)
Having a second photographer isn’t just about getting more photos—it’s about telling your love story like it actually happened—with all the messy, magical, hilarious, emotional, perfectly imperfect moments in between.
With both of us (if you didn’t know already, we’re Josh and Lindsey 👋), you get double the coverage, double the creativity, and double the chances of us catching that one sneaky tear or spontaneous high-five that ends up being your favorite photo.
It’s not just a gallery—it’s your day, told from every angle, with heart, humor, and maybe a little chaos (the good kind). When all is said and done, your wedding photos won’t just remind you what happened. They’ll take you right back to how it felt.
So as you plan the best day ever, just remember: two photographers = one epic love story, told really, really well.
Remember, two wedding photographers are better than one and we would be honored to you to document your love story. Let us know how we can help by inquiring with us through out Contact Page.